116: Opening

Early the next morning, as the first rays of dawn cast a faint golden glow over Bright Stream, several Cultivators had already gathered outside Linlang Pavilion. Among them were a few Demon Generals. Gu Yuchuan abandoned the idea of having Song Chuan host the event. After all, Song Chuan's cultivation was a bit low; if he hosted directly, he might be suppressed into silence by the Demon Generals, which would cause them to lose Face.

Gu Yuchuan clapped his hands, and his maid, Qing Shuang, entered to begin combing his hair. He wasn't skilled at such tasks. Today was incredibly important, so every detail had to be perfect, including his appearance. Snake demons were inherently famous for being handsome and beautiful. The two patches of green scales on his eyebrows added a touch of exotic handsomeness.

Today, Qing Shuang brought him a hair crown, making him look much more formal than usual. In the Human Race, many people of status wore hair crowns when going out. It served not only to secure the hair but also to display one's status and position through its material and craftsmanship. After all, those who weren't wealthy certainly couldn't afford hair crowns made of gold and jade.

His hair crown was crafted from a single piece of white jade with gold-inlay work. Wearing it added a touch of opulence to his appearance. Today, he wore a long green robe. To avoid looking too plain, he wore a jade pendant at his waist. This pendant was carved from a single piece of warm jade; anyone knowledgeable could see its value at a glance.

Since he was opening a business, his own attire had to look wealthy first. Otherwise, it would be difficult for others to believe that the goods he sold were of high quality.

By the time he finished tidying his appearance, another half-stick of incense's time had passed. The number of Cultivators outside had grown even larger, making him feel a bit anxious, so he headed out immediately.

As the main doors opened, the noisy crowd outside fell silent. After the recent period of promotion, Gu Yuchuan had become quite a celebrity on the outskirts of Cloud Sea Marsh.

Standing at the entrance, he spread his arms wide, his voice resonant. With the sunlight behind him, he seemed to possess a somewhat sacred glow. "First, I would like to thank everyone for coming to support the opening of our Linlang Pavilion. Before you enter, please listen to a few words from me regarding today's discounts."

Someone shouted, "Master Gu, whatever you have to say, just say it! We all have great respect for you."

Ordinary Cultivators generally show great respect to figures like Artifact Refiners and Alchemists, as long as their cultivation levels aren't overwhelmingly higher. After all, on the path of cultivation, one will inevitably need Medicinal Pills and Magical Artifacts. It's impossible to do without them, so it's natural to maintain good relations.

Gu Yuchuan was also very happy. With their current positive attitude, the chance of trouble was low.

"Good! Since everyone is so supportive, I must offer discounts today. First, for any purchase today totaling over one thousand Spirit Stones, you will receive a discount of one hundred Spirit Stones."

The Cultivators of the Yao Race had never experienced such a 'spend and save' promotion. Upon hearing this, they immediately cheered. They only knew they could buy things for fewer Spirit Stones, which naturally made them very happy. After all, no one would ever complain about having too many Spirit Stones.

Gu Yuchuan spoke again, "That's not all! Today, any Fellow Daoist who purchases a Spiritual Artifact can buy a Top Grade Magical Artifact at a twenty percent discount. If you want to add treasures for the younger generation or subordinates in your family, don't miss this opportunity. This event is only valid for today."

At this, many Demon Generals were tempted. A Top Grade Magical Artifact could make a Qi Refinement Realm Cultivator essentially invincible. However, the price of a Top Grade Magical Artifact wasn't much different from a Low Grade Spiritual Artifact, so the cost-performance ratio was usually not high. But a twenty percent discount changed things. They couldn't help but be moved; this was a great way to push for sales.

"The last thing is regarding the auction of the Medium Grade defensive Spiritual Artifact, the taiji purple gauze smoke. I believe many Fellow Daoists came specifically for this. The auction will begin promptly at noon. The Fellow Daoist who wins this treasure will not only obtain the taiji purple gauze smoke but also gain membership status at Linlang Pavilion, which grants a ten percent discount on all future purchases. Now, I declare Linlang Pavilion officially open. Everyone, please enter in an orderly fashion."

As he finished speaking, countless fireworks were set off behind him. For a moment, the area was filled with dazzling, vibrant colors. The opening of Linlang Pavilion required some pomp and ceremony. After all, his Soul had once belonged to the Human Race, and he still retained human habits, being quite fond of such displays.

Just then, before everyone had entered, a massive pressure descended from the sky. Gu Yuchuan, however, felt no fear. This Aura was all too familiar—the Black Shark Demon King had arrived. He was a shareholder of Linlang Pavilion and had come to build momentum for him, letting everyone know that the number one expert of the Cloud Sea Marsh outskirts stood behind Linlang Pavilion. Naturally, no one would dare cause trouble.

The Black Shark Demon King wore a long black robe today, appearing majestic and full of presence.

"Everyone, thank you for coming to support us at Linlang Pavilion. Master Gu is a Demon General I think very highly of, and this King also has a hand in Linlang Pavilion. Therefore, its credibility is worthy of your trust. I hope you can follow the rules here. We welcome any guest who comes to spend, but if anyone wants to cause trouble, this King has plenty of means to deal with them. Alright, I won't disturb you further."

After saying that, he left immediately. Only the Black Shark Demon King could get away with such threatening words. Because of his high cultivation and his status as the managing Demon King of the Cloud Sea Marsh outskirts—the superior of everyone present. If Gu Yuchuan had said those words, people would surely be dissatisfied, but when the Demon King said them, they felt it was only natural. This was the suppression of strength in the world of immortal cultivation; when your cultivation is much lower than someone else's, you'll feel that whatever they say is right and won't see any problem with it.

Finally, the doors of Linlang Pavilion opened, and everyone began to enter. Everyone became busy. At this point, Gu Yuchuan didn't need to stand there anymore; he went up to the second floor. Although he was the owner, his cultivation was only at the Foundation Establishment Third Layer. On the second floor, he would just chat with the other Demon Generals.

The Demon Generals who came up were very polite to Gu Yuchuan. After all, how much they would be charged for custom Spiritual Artifacts in the future, and whether he would even make them, depended on their relationship. It was essential to maintain good relations.

It must be said that these Demon Generals were indeed wealthy. In a short while, six or seven Spiritual Artifacts were sold. Even after the discounts, they had collected over five thousand Spirit Stones. This made Gu Yuchuan very excited; he was striking it rich. Once this was over, he would go buy Medicinal Pills. Speaking of pills, he remembered the incident in the simulator where he was ambushed by the Alchemist, the Black Bird Demon General. This time, in reality, he would settle the score.